Not Martinez: Amorim set to unleash £55m Man Utd star in shock new role vs Newcastle

Manchester United suddenly find themselves staring into an unimaginably difficult situation at the worst possible time of the season.

The Red Devils host Newcastle United on Boxing Day and could be forced to cope without as many as seven senior players.

Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are all away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire have not played for weeks, with manager Ruben Amorim expected to provide...